Dorel happy pears User manual

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happy pears
3-in-1 portacot
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IMPORTANT
BEFORE ASSEMBLING THIS COT READ AND UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUCTIONS.
Do not use mattress other than the one supplied by the manufacturer.
Incorrect mattress can cause death.
Use only accessories as recommended by the manufacturers.
Ensure the top rails and base are fully locked.
Stop using this cot if any part of the cot is broken, torn or missing.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

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contents
assembling the portacot pg.
Warnings 3 - 4
Components list 5
Unfolding the portacot 6 - 8
Securing the mattress 9
Installing the bassinette 10 - 11
Removing the bassinette 11
Installing the changetable 12 - 13
using the portacot
Folding the portacot 14 - 15
Operating the brakes 16
caring for your portacot
Care and maintenance 17
Notes 18
Product registration 19
contacts
Customer service 20

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These instructions detail the safe use, assembly and maintenance of
your product. Please read these instructions carefully and ensure that
they are followed at all times.
BASSINET USE:
COT USE:
CHANGETABLE USE:
FOR SAFE USE:
• To reduce the risks of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS),
paediatricians recommend healthy infants to be placed on their backs to
sleep – unless otherwise advised by your physician.
• Never use an extra mattress as this may cause a child to become trapped
in the gap between the extra mattress, and the side of the folding cot, and
suffocate.
• Before use, ensure that the folding cot has been assembled correctly
in accordance with instructions and that all top rail locks are securely
engaged.
• Keep children away while assembling or disassembling the cot.
WARNING
• USE ONLY THE MATTRESS SUPPLIED BY THE MANUFACTURER,
INCORRECT MATTRESSES CAN CAUSE DEATH.
• USE ONLY ACCESSORIES AS RECOMMENDED BY THE SUPPLIER.
• ENSURE THE TOP RAILS AND BASE ARE FULLY LOCKED.
• DO NOT USE THIS COT IF ANY PART OF THE COT IS BROKEN, TORN
OR MISSING.
• THIS BASSINET SHOULD BE REMOVED BEFORE THE CHILD CAN SIT
UP.
• NEVER PLACE A CHILD IN THE COT WHEN THIS BASSINET IS IN
PLACE.
• NEVER LEAVES CHILD UNATTENDED.
• NEVER PLACE A CHILD IN THE COT WHEN THE CHANGETABLE IS IN
PLACE.
• ALWAYS USE THE HARNESS WHEN USING THE CHANGETABLE.

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• Never allow young children to play unsupervised in the vicinity of the
folding cot.
• Do not leave anything in the folding cot (such as toys) that provide a
foothold to enable the child to climb out.
• Do not use the folding cot near naked heat sources, bar heaters, open res
or exposed ames.
• Keep the folding cot clear of trailing cables and hanging cords.
• Keep medication and small items that a child could choke on away from
the cot.
• Discontinue the use of the cot if the material cover of the padded rim has
been bitten through or torn.
• Do not leave the folding cot outdoors exposed to direct sunlight.
• Do not place more than one child in the folding cot at the same time.
• Do not try and move the folding cot while a child is in it.
• This product is not intended for commercial use.
• To avoid danger of suffocation, keep any plastic bags away from babies
and children.
• Suitable for 1 child up to 14kg in weight.
• This folding cot has been approved for use with the mattress #QX-807,
bassinet #QX-807-BA, and changetable #QX-807-CT.
FOR SAFE USE:
(cont’d)

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happy pears
3-in-1 portacot
components list
A
E
F
B
D
C
APortacot mattress
BPortacot
CBassinette support rods (x2)
(total components x4)
DPortacot bassinette
ECarry bag
FChangetable

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happy pears
3-in-1 portacot
assembly
Step 1: unfold the portacot
• Move the four corners apart (Figure 1c),
to the position (Figure 1d).
1c
1d
getting started:
• Remove the portacot from the carry bag.
(Figure 1a).
• Stand the portacot upright, release velcro
tabs and set the mattress aside. (Figure 1b). 1a 1b

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Step 1: unfold the portacot (cont’d)
• Grasp the centre of the two shorter top
frame rails (Figure 1e), and lift upwards
until they click into place (Figure 1f).
• Repeat this step for the two long top rails
(Figure 1g).
1e
1g
1f
happy pears
3-in-1 portacot
assembly
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Ensure that centre mechanism
remains raised until all four sides
are locked into place.

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happy pears
3-in-1 portacot
assembly
Step 1: unfold the portacot (cont’d)
• Check that the top rails are fully locked by
pressing down on the centre of each rail
(Figure 1h).
• Push down on the raised centre mechanism
(Figure1i),untilthebaseisatandthelock
clicks shut.
1i
1h
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It’s important to make sure the top
rails are fully locked and secure before
moving on. If rails have not locked,
repeat Figures 1f and 1g (page 7).

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2b
2a
Step 2: secure the mattress
• Place mattress into the portacot with the
padded side up (Figure 2a).
• Secure each end of the mattress to the cot
by threading the velcro tabs on the mattress
through the corresponding slits in the
portacot base (Figure 2b), and securing on
the under side.
happy pears
3-in-1 portacot
assembly
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happy pears
3-in-1 portacot
assembly
Step 3: installing the bassinette
• Remove the mattress from the portacot
and put it aside.
• Place the bassinette into the portacot.
• Engage all secondary bassinette clips
onto the portacot rim (Figure 3a).
• Fix the bassinette to the portacot corners
by stretching the bassinette corner fabric
over the corners of the portacot.
• Select the 2 support rods with reduced
ends (A).
• Place the rods into the sewn pockets with
the reduced ends towards the centre of
the bassinette (Figure 3b).
• Place the remaining 2 rods (B) into the
opposite pockets.
• Slide the ends of the rods together so
that one is inserted inside the other
(Figure 3c).
• Place the mattress into the bassinette
with its padded side on top. Press down
rmlytoensureasnugt.
3a
3b
A
A
B
B
3c